Which terms have historically been applied to soldiers suffering psychiatric distress related to exposure to the horrors of war? Select all that apply
a. Shell shock
b. Battle fatigue
c. Soldier's heart
d. Cyclothymic disorder
e. PTSD
A, B, C, E
Soldier's heart, shell shock, battle fatigue, and PTSD are terms that have been used over time to describe psychiatric distress related to exposure to the horrors of war. Cyclothymic disorder is an affective disturbance not related to traumatic experiences.
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